McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
4016 - Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development | ||
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4016.1) | 192 |
Number of individuals who reported learning new skills to prepare or improve themselves for the workforce as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.2) | 192 |
Number of participants who reported that they improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.3) | 192 |
Number of participants who reported an improvement in their personal skills (e.g., communication, networking, time management) as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.4) | 192 |
Number of participants who reported improvement in their confidence to implement employment strategies as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.5) | 192 |
Number of participants who reported that they learned strategies for managing their work-life responsibilities as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.6) | 56 |
Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.7) | 25 |
Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
4016.8) | 25 |
Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach. |
Success Stories
Exploring Careers with 4-H
Author: Rachael Wong
Major Program: Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

This school year (2024-2025), McCracken County 4-H took learning beyond the classroom through our "Exploring Careers with 4-H" events during their Fall and Spring Breaks. Designed to inspire and educate youth about real-world career opportunities, these events gave 4-H members hands-on experiences in a variety of fields, thanks to strong partnerships with local professionals and businesses.Youth explored careers in Aviation, Law Enforcement, Legal professions, Agriculture, Space Scienc
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